Hiam Abbass
Actor · Co-Director · Director · Writer
Born Nov 30, 1960 · Nazareth, Israel
Active 1989–present · Awards: Ophir Award for Best Actress, Henri-Langlois award, Valois de l'actrice, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Hiam Abbass (Arabic: هيام عباس; Hebrew: היאם עבאס; born 30 November 1960), also spelled Hiyam Abbas, is a Palestinian actress and film director with Israeli and French citizenship.
Filmography
In a Whisper (2026) — WahidaThe Arab (2026) — MotherOnly Rebels Win (2026) — SuzannePalestine 36 (2025) — HananSpices and Lies (2025) — SouhilaInsidious: The Red Door (2023) — Professor ArmaganThe Old Man (2022) — Abbey ChaseHellraiser (2022) — MenakerThe Swallows of Kabul (2019) — Mussarat (voice)Ramy (2019) — Maysa Hassan · DirectorSuccession (2018) — Marcia RoyBlade Runner 2049 (2017) — FreysaThe OA (2016) — KhatunThe Sense of Wonder (2015) — Dr. Mélanie FerenzaExodus: Gods and Kings (2014) — BithiaThe Source (2011) — FatimaThe Limits of Control (2009) — DriverThe Visitor (2008) — Mouna KhalilLemon Tree (2008) — Selma ZidaneBabel (2006) — Dialogue CoachAzur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006) — Jenane (voice)The Nativity Story (2006) — AnnaMunich (2005) — Marie Claude HamshariParadise Now (2005) — Said's Mother